On Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:24:20 +0200, "Edgar"
wrote:


"Skip Gundlach" wrote in message
...

Some of you may be aware of, or, perhaps, already own (in which
case this may not be of interest to you at this time!) composite
Propane tanks. Briefly put (and follow some of the links I put
next if you don't already know about them), composite tanks won't
rust, won't corrode, are lighter than aluminum and way lighter
than steel.

Thanks but , no thanks.
I will stick with steel which does not burn and has a high melting point.
So what if it rusts a bit? I'll get a new one in exchange when it becomes
empty.
And what kind of boat owner cares if his propane tank weights half of a
steel one?
I have 4 tons of lead in my keel so lightening a propane tank, even though
it is above the waterline, is a low priority for me.

Most of the serious cruising boats I see here use aluminum tanks.
Keeps the rust stains off the topsides....

Bruce-in-Bangkok
(correct email address for reply)